South Africa, Cape Town gang violence rekindles debate over army deployment
Gang violence continues to grip Cape Town’s suburbs, exposing the limits of South Africa’s security responses as communities once again…
Nedbank Strikes Deal for Control of NCBA, Setting Stage for East Africa Push
NCBA Group has struck an agreement that would hand South Africa’s Nedbank a controlling stake in the Kenyan lender, a…
Cameroon advances digital growth with major mobile network investment
Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and…
Rwanda–Switzerland talks in Davos focus on Bilateral relations and regional security
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe held a constructive meeting with Switzerland’s Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Ignazio…
Nigeria, renewed Army–Police Partnership Targets crime hotspots in Delta state
Security agencies in Delta State are intensifying efforts to close operational gaps through closer cooperation between the Nigerian Army and…
Côte d’Ivoire, Orange Sat brings high-speed internet to underserved areas
Orange Côte d’Ivoire has introduced Orange Sat, a satellite-based internet service aimed at improving connectivity across the country, particularly in…
Severe geomagnetic storm hits South Africa, disrupting technology systems
South Africa is currently experiencing a severe geomagnetic storm, a type of space weather caused by strong activity on the…
Kenya’s $5 billion diaspora inflows set regional benchmark for East Africa
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows reached a historic $5.084 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing the $5 billion mark for…
Authorities reject claims of mass abduction in northern Nigeria
Kaduna state authorities have dismissed claims that dozens of worshippers were abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali on Sunday, describing…
RDF engineers assist Jamaica in rebuilding after hurricane damage
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Engineer Contingent, working alongside engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), has officially begun joint…
